Plant for a More Beautiful America Stamp
Identification Record
| Official title | Plant for a More Beautiful America |
|---|---|
| Issuer | United States Post Office Department |
| Issue date | October 5, 1966 |
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Scott catalog number | 1318 |
| Design | Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin framed by cherry blossoms |
| Printer | Bureau of Engraving and Printing |
The Smithsonian record identifies the stamp as part of the beautification initiative associated with First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Match the inscription, denomination, design, perforations, and printing details before using this identity for a loose stamp.
Postal and Collector Value
An unused genuine copy contributes five cents of U.S. postage; it does not automatically become a Forever stamp. Collector value depends on condition, centering, gum, cancellation, plate information, multiples, faults, and actual market evidence. Compare completed sales for the same format and condition rather than a generic search-result price.
Preserve the Evidence
Photograph both sides and record whether the stamp is mint, hinged, used, or on cover. Do not clean, soak, trim, regum, or remove it from a historically meaningful cover before identification.
A specific historical issue should be identified on its own evidence; for present-day mailing, review the current postage stamp selection.
Sources and Scope
- Smithsonian National Postal Museum object record for the 5-cent Plant for a More Beautiful America stamp.
- Smithsonian National Postal Museum: Lady Bird Johnson, her legacy and stamps.
The page identifies the standard U.S. issue; varieties or unusual postal history require more specialized review.